Practice Standing Triple Jump With Air Track Mats (Part 3)

In the previous two articles we have shared how to use the air track mat for lower body and lower back strength exercises, today we will continue to share with you how to use the air track mat for the individual technical movements of the standing triple jump.

In order to make the technical movements of the three jumps clearer, the first, second and third jumps can be practised on the air track mat, so that students can experience and master the individual technical movements of the three jumps more quickly. The first jump of the standing triple jump should be flat and far away, the second jump should drift in the air in a lunge position, and the third jump should be in a crouching or jerking long jump position, so as to lay a good foundation for a complete combination of the standing triple jump.

Using the air track mat for the first jump

Purpose of the exercise: Students will learn that the first jump of the standing triple jump should be flat and far, and that after the jump they should quickly lift their legs forward and upwards, actively send their hips and weight forward, and land on the ground with a strong active lower leg pressure to prepare for the second jump.
Exercise method: open a tumble track, fold another air track mat and place it in the centre of the open air track mat.
The student stands about 1.5 metres from the sandpit. The student stands behind the mat, jumps with both feet over the mat and lands on one foot in the sandpit.
Teaching requirements: 8 to 10 sets of 3 repetitions. Students jump with both feet, actively lift their legs and send their hips, maintain a lunge position over the air track mat and land on their lower legs with active downward pressure.

Second jump exercise using the air track mat

Purpose of the exercise: By jumping over a small air track mat that is folded into an "A" shape with a height of 30-35cm, students can experience the second jump in the air in a lunge position and improve the air time and distance of the second jump.
Exercise method: fold the air track mat into an "A" shape, height 30-35cm, place it on the edge of the sandpit, students jump out of the first jump with both feet from about 4m, land and jump across the air track mat with a strong stomp.
Teaching requirements: 8 to 10 reps/set, 3 sets of repetitions. Students jump lightly on the first jump with emphasis on the second straddle jump, with active downward pressure on the ground on the first jump, and pay attention to their speed and body weight when straddling the air track mat.

Use the air track mat for the third jump

Purpose: The third jump is the furthest jump in the standing triple jump, the last jump should be made to make the students jump forward and upwards, place 3 consecutive air track mats for students to practice, increase the height, air time and distance of the third jump.
Practice method: Place the 3 mats side by side at the edge of the sandpit, the student will jump from a distance of about 3m with a small step and land on the foot, jumping over the mat in a crouching or jerking position.
Teaching requirements: 8-10 reps/set, 3 sets of repetitions. Don't run too fast, jump with the active foot, swing the leg actively forward and upwards, cross the mat with a certain height and speed, land with the lower leg extended forward and both feet in the sandpit.

Again, I would recommend that you buy some air track mats from Kameymall if you want to do the standing triple jump.